Scripps Aquarium Half-off Admissions on the 20th

Looking for something to do with the kids? How about half-off admission to the Birch Aquarium at Scripps? They're celebrating their 20th anniversary at the current location by offering San Diego County residents: Half price admission. The catch? Well, it only works on 20th of every month through September. Valid for local residents, see the Birch Aquarium Special Deals Page for more information.

 

Free Concert at the CV Library on Jan 18, 2012

January’s free family music program, sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library, is on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 7:00 p.m. It will feature guitarists Arthur Golden and Chan Jenuine in a program of American folk songs, blues, rags, etc. The program will last 45 minutes. The Library is located at 3919 Townsgate Drive in Carmel Valley. For further information call (858) 552-1668, or see the CV Library Concert Page.

Piazza Carmel Christmas Celebration 2011

Piazza Carmel is holding it's Christmas Celebration on Saturday, December 3, 2011 from Noon to 3:00 PM. The event includes: Pictures with Santa, Kids Crafts, Real Snow, Carnival Games, Face Painter, Balloon Artist, Raffle Prizes, Petting Zoo and Performances by The Royal Dance Academy & Church's Martial Arts Studio. All at the Piazza Carmel Shopping Center, 3890 Valley Centre Drive, San Diego, CA 92130.

Jazz in the Plaza at the Del Mar Highlands Town Center

The Del Mar Highlands Town Center will have free Jazz concerts in the Plaza on Friday and Saturday nights from 6:00 to 9:00 PM during the month of December. See the Town Center Events Page for details.

Free Library Concerts, November 2011

There will be two free concerts at the CV Library in November: on Nov. 9th at 7:00 pm, a Piano, Bassoon, and Flute Trio will perform music by C P E Bach, Beethoven, Casimir Lalliet, and Elaine Fine; then on Nov. 30th at 7:00 pm, pianist Dan Yu will perform a program of music by Mozart, Liszt, Schumann, and Chopin. The Library is located at 3919 Townsgate Drive in Carmel Valley. For further information call (858) 552-1668, or see the CV Library Music Page.

Shopping Center Trick-or-Treat

Piazza Carmel and the Del Mar Highlands Town Center are both having Halloween Trick-or-Treat events on Halloween Eve: Monday, October 31, 2011. The Piazza Carmel event is from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, see the Piazza Carmel Events Page for details. The Del Mar Highlands Town Center event is from 4:00 to 6:00 PM (so you can make both!), and it includes a concert featuring the Hodads. See the Town Center Events Page for more.

Free Library Concert, October 12, 2011

The Library will hold a free concert on Wednesday, October 12th at 7:00 p.m. featuring the Bach Collegium San Diego Trio. The Trio consists of soprano Anne-Marie Dicce, violinist Amy Wang, and harpsichordist Ruben Valenzuela in a program of early German chamber music by J S Bach and G F Handel. The program will last 45 minutes. The Library is located at 3919 Townsgate Drive in Carmel Valley. For further information call (858) 552-1668 or see the Library Concert Page.

2011 MCAS Miramar Air Show

The 2011 MCAS Miramar Air Show is right around the corner: September 30 to October 2, so be ready for some increased noise and air traffic. Specifically:

  • the Saturday night will end with fireworks and the world famous "Wall of Flame" between 8:30 - 9:00 pm.
  • aircraft for the Show will begin to arrive on Wednesday, with practice flights starting on Thursday.
  • aircraft will depart this facility through Sunday evening and into Monday.

CV Library Free Concert, New 2011-12 Season!

It's time for a new season of Free Family Music Programs at the CV Library, sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library! The first performance will be on Wednesday, September 14th at 7:00 p.m. in the library’s community room. It will feature tenor Aleksandr Agamirzov who will perform arias and songs by Verdi, Rachmaninoff, Nicolas Brodzky, Rudolfo Falvo, Luigi Denza, Mitch Leigh, and others. He will be accompanied by pianist Irina Bessonova. The Library is located at 3919 Townsgate Drive in Carmel Valley. For further information call (858) 552-1668 or see the CV Library Concert Page.

Free Family Film at Piazza Carmel

Free outdoor summer films at the Piazza Carmel food court on Wednesday evenings. Entertainment begins at 7:00 pm, films start at 8:00. Full schedule is: Aug. 3 - HOOK; Aug. 10 - E.T.; Aug. 17 - THE KARATE KID; Aug. 24 - TOY STORY 3; Aug. 31 - THE GOONIES. For info see: www.piazza-carmel.com.

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